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CSRA business owner helps customers get back on the road in tight economy

Daniel Shaffer not only repairs cars, but also strives to help his customers facing financial difficulties get back on the road as quickly as possible. Shaffer owns Keep it Rolling Automotive located at 1726-B Barton Chapel Road in Augusta. He will celebrate the business’s second anniversary on Friday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m., by hosting a free cookout for his new and existing customers. Shaffer said Keep it Rolling specializes in vehicle restorations, but he also provides a variety of other services, including tire installations, brake repairs, oil

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Young entrepreneur takes over CSRA workout business

At just 26 years old, Cody Melvin has moved from one educating job to another. He started out teaching sixth grade in Hinesville, GA. Now, his classroom is the gym, and helping members achieve their fitness goals. In February, Melvin bought the Workout Anytime franchise in Aiken. For the young man who loves teaching and grew up going to the gym, it was a great fit. “I loved teaching kids, but Covid was a huge challenge for teachers and students. That’s when I started looking for a different kind of

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Patriotic company to celebrate grand opening of CSRA location

Tomorrow, a Savannah-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling patriotic attire will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in Grovetown. The event for Nine Line Apparel located at 284 Meridian Drive, next door to Cold Stone Creamery will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. It will include food, a bounce house for kids, and the opportunity to meet the company’s Founder and CEO, retired Army Capt., Tyler Merritt. In February, before the store opened, ABD interviewed Merritt, who started his business in his garage

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Businesses knock it out of the park at ABD Expo

It was a networking homerun for businesses at Augusta Business Daily’s fourth Conference and Expo yesterday. Familiar faces were joined by newcomers as a broad cross-section of local businesses set up in the concourse of SRP Park in North Augusta. Participants ran the gamut from ADP to Welcome Health, ready to answer questions and share brochures and information about their respective businesses. One of the veterans was Azalea Investments, which participated in the 2021 and 2022 expos. “It’s just the fun of it. You know, it’s nice to see people

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Georgia and South Carolina among top states with highest job resignation rates

As the economy has continued to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in job openings, with some employers having a difficult time filling all their open positions. Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs each month, even in the face of high inflation. The incentives available from changing jobs, as well as a desire to get away from careers impacted most by COVID-19, are two big factors driving what’s been dubbed the “Great Resignation.” As a result, new job applicants have a lot

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Local auto glass entrepreneur makes windshields clearer

Jose Pringle has always been interested in cars, but he never thought he would enjoy working in the auto glass industry, until he tried it for himself. In March, Pringle launched Let’s Get It Clear Auto Glass, LLC, a mobile business that repairs and replaces damaged windshields caused by rocks, break-ins, and even domestic violence situations. “I’ve been in the car industry for over 15 years, and I started off as a car washer,” the Miami native said. He worked his way up to jobs at dealerships and body shop

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Local handyman launches mobile business

Jonathan Lechner’s business provides so many home services that listing all of them is a challenge. Last Monday, May 8, Lechner launched Lechner Home Services, a mobile handyman business.  He performs a variety of household tasks, such as assembling furniture, repairing drywall, installing toilets, changing lightbulbs, and mounting TVs. Lechner said he started by performing many of those services for his friends and family. “I was getting so many requests that I decided to make a business out of it,” he said. “I have a long history and background in

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CSRA real estate bursting at the seams

Nancy Powell is supporting ABD’s Business Expo at SRP Park today. You don’t want to miss visiting with her to get the latest scoop on residential and commercial real estate in the CSRA.

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IRS tax rates for 2023 reflect inflation

After a year of soaring inflation, the IRS has raised the dollar amounts needed to qualify in each tax bracket for 2023, along with increases in standard deductions and other areas. The IRS has seven tax rates based on income levels – 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent, and 37 percent. The rates for 2023 have remained the same but the amounts needed to qualify for each bracket have increased. For example, in 2022, the 22 percent bracket for those married and filing jointly

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